Bilingual Finance Manager

Overview Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At Aquila, we invest in category-defining B2B/B2G software companies globally, acting as a thought-partner, striving for the success of our companies in the long term. We are a well-managed, profitable company that operates like a startup with the financial backing of a parent company. For our people, this means limitless possibilities. We are unapologetically unique, pivoting to respond to the needs of the multiple markets we operate in. We have ambitious goals, and we’re looking for genuine contributors with integrity, energy, flexibility, and loyalty. We are investing in building future leaders who can take an idea and make things happen. Who we need Reporting to the Regional Finance Director based in Toronto, Canada, we are hiring a bilingual Finance Manager (English and Spanish) to lead financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting for two of Aquila’s LATAM subsidiaries. As an individual contributor, you will be central to driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic growth. You will work closely with local accountants, provide financial insights, and bridge Aquila and business leadership. In this role, you will influence financial strategy, optimize processes, and support growth initiatives, including acquisitions, system transformations, and performance improvements. This is a permanent remote role based in Colombia, offered as an integral salary position with all legally mandated benefits. What’s in it for you Impact. You will support two growing business units across multiple countries, navigating complex LATAM tax regulations, SaaS revenue recognition, and IFRS reporting. You will work with local teams to ensure accurate, transparent, and actionable financial data. Strategic visibility. This role provides direct exposure to executive decision-making and strategic financial planning. You will partner with business leaders, shape budgeting and forecasting, and provide insights that guide investment, pricing, and operational decisions. Global growth and development. As part of Constellation Software Inc., a global leader in vertical market software, you will gain access to mentorship, career development, and mobility opportunities across a worldwide network of specialized software businesses. You will expand your expertise through exposure to diverse business models, international operations, and finance transformation initiatives as well as the opportunity to contribute to onboarding acquisitions, support M&A, and drive system and process improvements as we strengthen our presence in LATAM and beyond. What you will do: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. You will oversee financial planning for two subsidiaries, FSC and Neosoft, develop rolling forecasts, track actuals versus budget, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership to guide strategic decisions. Drive business performance. You will analyze trends, identify risks and opportunities, and present recommendations that influence profitability, efficiency, and investment decisions. Oversee financial reporting and compliance. You will prepare consolidated reporting packages, ensure adherence to GAAP and IFRS, and validate compliance with Constellation Software policies and LATAM tax requirements. Optimize processes and controls. You will assess and improve reporting, reconciliation, and control processes, implementing repeatable, transparent frameworks that strengthen financial infrastructure. Partner with local teams. You will collaborate with accountants and finance managers in Chile, Colombia, and other LATAM locations to ensure accurate financial reporting, cash flow management, and policy alignment. Support growth initiatives. You will provide financial guidance on acquisitions, system implementations, and operational improvement projects, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Monitor cash flow and intercompany transactions. You will forecast cash needs, optimize working capital, and ensure timely transfers to headquarters while tracking key performance metrics. Present findings. You will prepare executive-ready presentations and analyses, translating financial data into actionable insights that drive decision-making. You bring: The expertise. You are an experienced accountant with full-cycle financial accounting knowledge, ideally gained within SaaS or other complex, multi-entity organizations. You bring strong expertise in GAAP and IFRS, and have the ability to navigate LATAM regulatory, tax, and business environments. The technical skills. You have a track record of improving processes, developing policies, and implementing reporting and control frameworks that stand up to scrutiny. You are highly proficient in Excel, comfortable with PowerPoint and Word, and ideally have experience with Great Plains. The analytical mindset. You excel at interpreting complex financial data, identifying trends, assessing risks and opportunities, and presenting actionable recommendations to influence strategic decisions. The ownership. You are a self-starter who thrives in a hands-on role. You take initiative, solve problems from start to finish, and create repeatable, well-documented processes that provide long-term stability. You can work effectively with local accountants and business leaders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and optimized financial performance. The strategic mindset. You align financial planning with business goals, support growth initiatives, including acquisitions and system implementations, and provide insights that shape cross-border operations and decision-making. The interpersonal skills. You communicate professionally and persuasively with senior leadership, business partners, and cross-functional teams. You are confident influencing decisions, presenting findings, and fostering collaboration without requiring direct reports. The language. You are fluent in English and Spanish, enabling you to work seamlessly with the Canadian head office and across LATAM markets. At Aquila, we share a commitment to upholding our mission: To be a company of outstanding people delivering vertical market software solutions through long-term partnerships with clients. Our entrepreneurial culture, lean environment, and people unite to form a dynamic organization where purpose drives our growth. With the autonomy to be creative and curious, we collaborate and iterate to achieve real impact in the communities we support. We spend our days asking questions and challenging the status quo, manipulating our structure, roles, and internal operations to stay ahead in a competitive landscape. If you share our growth mindset, relationship-focused approach, and high moral fibre, you will thrive at Aquila. Apply now. Diversity and inclusion are not mere words on paper to us. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in changing an industry, apply to express your interest. What you can expect from our interview process: A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview. Please note that this interview will be in English. A virtual interview (in English and Spanish) with a local Finance Manager to share your experience and explore how it aligns with the team's needs. You will have the chance to ask questions about the financial strategy and day-to-day work. A virtual interview in English with the Regional Finance Director to learn more about the role and how you will work together. A final virtual interview in English with the General Manager, FSC and Portfolio Manager, to meet some of the leaders you will be working with. Aquila welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. By applying, candidates authorize the use of their personal data in accordance with Law 1581 of 2012 and our privacy policy. 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